Storage Solutions Kingston launches the HyperX 3K SSD

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Kingston announced the HyperX 3K SSD, a high-performance, lower priced solid-state drive enabling users to experience ultra-responsive gaming, multitasking and multimedia computing power. Powered by the second-generation SandForce SF-2281 processor and based on SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) interface, Kingston HyperX 3K SSD is the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for budget-minded gamers, enthusiasts, multitaskers, overclockers and system builders.

HyperX 3K SSD loads games and applications faster, increases frames-per-second for an improved gaming experience and allows for quick transfers and edits of large media files. It has incredible sequential read/write throughputs of 555/510MB/s and max random R/W IOPS of 85k/74k. HyperX 3K SSD features SandForce DuraClass technology to provide best in class endurance; and, SandForce DuraWrite technology to maximize life span and durability under the most intensive environments.



“Kingston is devoted to offering the best upgrade solution for every market segment. The new Kingston HyperX 3K SSD is specifically designed to meet the needs of budget-minded gamers, PC enthusiasts and A/V professionals looking for powerful upgrades.†said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “We are thrilled to offer an SSD that combines HyperX performance and Kingston quality at a lower price.â€

Shipping in 90GB, 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB capacities, HyperX 3K SSD comes in a sleek black and aluminum case design, accentuating the look of any power user’s system. It is available as either a stand-alone drive or in an upgrade kit to make installation easy and quick. HyperX 3K SSD is backed by a three-year warranty and free technical support.

Source : Kingston

 

[Chaos]

Lower number of write cycles - 3k instead of 5k in other drives. Not worth the small difference in price.

 

[Claire14]

Oh but it would really depend on what you're gonna use it for right? Typically higher write cycles are best for business use, not so much for consumers. I've seen some excellent reviews for the new HyperX series. Would work for someone with budget constraints I think.

 

[Chaos]

If you are gonna spend 150$ for this, you might as well spend 170$ for the 5k rated drive. 20 bucks less for roughly half the number of the number of cycles is not a bargain I'd think. However yes, this is still infinitely better than the async drives like force 3 or agility.